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Braytalkingheads

Mark Quinn, Leah Kinsella, Pat Hannon

Booking Overview

A local-history and community interview podcast focused on Bray’s people, memories, heritage, and changing town life, featuring local residents, community figures, and archival voices with firsthand connections to the area. Agencies could credibly pitch local historians, longtime residents, community leaders, cultural figures, and locally relevant business or civic professionals; booking difficulty is likely low because the show prioritizes accessible local expertise over national prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 27

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Ireland

Instagram: 5.7k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

braytalkingheads@gmail.com

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Host

Mark Quinn - Podcast host and local storyteller focused on preserving and sharing the history, memories, and voices of Bray.

Leah Kinsella - Podcast host contributing to conversations about Bray’s people, heritage, and community life.

Pat Hannon - Podcast host and co-owner of the series, focused on local storytelling and the history of Bray.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Firsthand knowledge of Bray, local historical expertise, longstanding community involvement, or a direct connection to the town’s people, places, businesses, and heritage.
Required Achievements:  
Longstanding involvement in Bray community life, Firsthand experience of notable local places or events, Contributions to preserving local history and memories

Recent Guest Discussions

Colbert Martin - The History Of The International Hotel In Bray

Joe Loughman - Little Bray, Bray Wheelers, And Personal Memories Of The Town

Jimmy Byrne - Childhood Memories And Life In Bray

Recent Topics

Bray, Local History, Heritage, Irish History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Braytalkingheads
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24. Episode 24: A statue for Katie? A plan for the Main Street, and how does local democracy work?

September 21, 2026

Episode 24: A statue for Katie? A plan for the Main Street, and how does local democracy work? How should Katie be commemorated in her home town? Is Bray’s Main Street living up to what we want from the heart of our town? Plus, does local democracy actually work for the people who live here? For Episode 24, we take the Bray Talking Heads microphone onto Main Street to hear directly from the people of Bray - what they love, what they think needs to change, and how our town measures up again...

23. The International Hotel, Summer in Bray and community legend Joe Loughman

July 14, 2026

We find out all about the once magnificent International Hotel, Bray and hear two cherished voices from our archive of the past - Colbert Martin on the International and Joe Loughman on Little Bray and on being a founder member of Bray Wheelers; we check the summer vibes on the prom and get an update from Ivanna, who fled Ukraine due to the Russian invasion. Joe Loughman full interview with Mark Quinn. July 1987. https://soundcloud.com/braytalkingheads/04_joe-loughman_master?si=e83a9c70fb284...

22. The buildings may disappear, but the stories remain

June 22, 2026

What do we choose to remember? As another piece of Bray's past disappears with the demolition of the old Presentation School and Hall, we reflect on the memories that shape our town. A twenty-something from Kilmacanogue recalls her teenage adventures in Bray, we take a fascinating look back at life through the 1926 Census, soak up more summer moments on the Prom, and 80-year-old Jimmy Byrne shares a moving childhood memory that has stayed with him for seven decades. Extra content on our Soun...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Braytalkingheads
:

How do I get in touch with Braytalkingheads?

Braytalkingheads is hosted by Mark Quinn and Leah Kinsella. Its publicly listed email is braytalkingheads@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Braytalkingheads?

The publicly listed email for Braytalkingheads: braytalkingheads@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Braytalkingheads have?

Podseeker estimates Braytalkingheads reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Braytalkingheads?

Braytalkingheads typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Firsthand knowledge of Bray, local historical expertise, longstanding community involvement, or a direct connection to the town’s people, places, businesses, and heritage. Common among recent guests: Longstanding involvement in Bray community life; Firsthand experience of notable local places or events; Contributions to preserving local history and memories. Recent guests include Colbert Martin, Joe Loughman, and Jimmy Byrne.

How hard is it to get booked on Braytalkingheads?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Braytalkingheads cover?

Recent episodes cover Bray, Local History, Heritage, and Irish History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

braytalkingheads@gmail.com

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